Position Description

Reports to: Lead Pastor, Vaughan CCC

Job purpose

We are looking for a faithful pastoral intern who has a strong passion for children and youth to join the YLD ministry of a planted church in Vaughan.

Duties and responsibilities

• To work co-operatively with the YLD Pastor leading and organizing weekly fellowship/Bible studies and Sunday worship service/school for teens & pre-teens
• As part of a team, develop strategies and execute plans to recruit and organize teachers and helpers for the YLD ministry
• To help teens and pre-teens grow in maturity
• Build up the spiritual lives of fellowship leaders and small group leaders within the YLD ministry
• To participate in preaching, teaching, caring, evangelizing and role modelling
• To support the YLD Pastor to care for the parents and outreach to the community
• Attend meetings of related ministry including pastoral staff meeting, ministry committee meeting, Vaughan ministry committee, etc. as required
• Related ministry responsibilities as assigned by Lead Pastor

Qualifications

• A mature Christian with a clear vision for evangelism and disciple-making to expand God’s Kingdom in Vaughan to glorify Him.
• Master of Divinity or equivalent education or ministry experience. Majoring in youth and family ministry is preferable.
• Language skills: To be able to preach and teach in English. Mandarin or Cantonese speaking is an asset but not necessary.
• Culture background: Knowledge in Canadian culture
• Leadership skills: To be able to lead well; share clear vision; influence, mentor and build a YLD team in VCCC
• Passion: To have passion and compassion in helping teens and children build relationship with God
• Inter-personal skills: to be able to work well among the different congregations; good communication skills with parents; approachable personality
• Mature spiritual life and insights in Bible preaching and teaching.

Working conditions

Regular office hour, evening, and weekend duty.